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F881 MFG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,279 mi
Last recorded93,279 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF881 MFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 93,279 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil laek

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,564 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all exhaust rubber mountings slightly deteriated

rear A frame ball joint has slight play

steering box drop arm has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 23 Nov 2012 87,390 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,390 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 87,390 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 87,358 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2008 87,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 87,352 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 86,427 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 86,427 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 83,905 miles

advises as per test no.332949106177

Fail 19 Apr 2006 83,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

oil leak and level low

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

border line leak/deterioration in rear exhaust box

both front tyres in very poor condition

corrosion in front to rear brake pipe

corrosion in offside front toe board

excessive corrosion in offside front floor

nearside (front) track rod end wear/movement in ball joint

slight deterioration in front brake discs

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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F881 MFG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F881 MFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F881 MFG registered?

F881 MFG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 1989.

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